Why risk second Supreme Court ruling against Maier?

It’s obvious to most who pay attention to our local news that there is a political group pushing for the reappointment of George Maier to Stark County sheriff. There is also another group that has put the issue before the Supreme Court.

Where does the taxpayer come into this? It seems like politics as usual in Stark County, with “I want my friend or relative in the position” and “No, I want my friend or relative in the position.” The taxpayer foots the bill for all this.

In the last several years, nonqualified officials have cost us dearly. With the issue before the court, it seems foolish to appoint the same person — Maier — and risk the court throwing him out again. This would cost taxpayers even more on top of the growing legal bills the county is liable for already.

Stop the cronyism and do the right thing by the taxpayers for a change.